The Wandering Tusk Hostel

529 Bulankulama Disawa Mawatha, Anuradhapura City Centre, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka - Show on map

Featuring a private parking lot, the comfortable The Wandering Tusk Hostel Anuradhapura is located within 4 km of the Thuparama Mawatha.

Location

Found around a 10-minute drive from the extensive 2000 - year - old Royal Pleasure Gardens, the Anuradhapura hostel is around a 15-minute drive from worship locations like the dome-shaped Buddhist Jetawanaramaya Shrine. In addition, the Thuparamaya Dagaba can be found 4.7 km from the hostel. In proximity to The Wandering Tusk hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as the Basawkkulama Tank, which is about a 20-minute ride away.

Rooms

This Anuradhapura hostel also includes shared bathrooms featuring a bidet and a shower. Also, the presence of towels in the bathrooms ensures a comfortable stay.

Food & Drinks

Guests can enjoy dinner at Palhena, which is within a few blocks of The Wandering Tusk hostel, or at Casserole, 17 minutes' walk away. There is a shared kitchen in the Anuradhapura property. Offering transportation options in the area, the property is located 3.8 km from Anuradhapura train station.

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Main amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

General
  • Free Wi-Fi

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi

Parking options

  • Parking

Property services

  • Tours/Ticket assistance

In the kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

For kids

  • Board games

Recreation

  • Garden area

Design

  • Curtains

General facilities

  • No smoking on site

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Check-in:
from 13:00 until 21:00
Check-out:
from 06:00 until 11:00

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